Schwyz · Hiking

Bänderen Weg

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Schwyz, Switzerland.

0.5 mi
round trip
1,483 ft
climb
5,338 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Bänderen Weg is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.1 miles round trip) in Schwyz, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,030 ft and 5,340 ft above sea level, with roughly 720 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Greppen, about 2.0 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Rigi Rotstock, Rigi and Dossen. For camping, Campingplatz Gerbeweid and Campingplatz Vitznau are within about 6 miles. There are 13 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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